Another man attacked at Jay Street station days after deadly subway assault

Another violent incident at the Jay Street–Metrotech subway station has riders concerned.

Police say a 59-year-old man was punched in the face on the southbound A and C platform just after midnight Thursday. He refused medical help at the scene, and officers say the man who hit him—described as being in his 40s and wearing all black—ran off before police arrived.

The attack comes just days after a deadly assault at the same station. Investigators say 25-year-old David Mazariegos was arrested and charged with murder and robbery after they say he repeatedly punched and kicked 64-year-old Nicola Tanzi Tuesday afternoon. Tanzi was rushed to the hospital but didn’t survive…

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